Posts in Essential Oil

Eco-friendly and natural products are growing more and more popular as we all become aware of the devastating impacts humans have on our world. One of the little-known but constant debates amongst ethical consumers is whether burning candles is safe for the environment. Soy wax candles are particularly popular but are they any better for the environment, or are we just buying into a fad?

A scented candle can have such an incredible effect on our mood so it’s little wonder that they are so popular today. I adore a fresh, zesty scent in my bathroom to make it feel clean, and a woody, oriental fragrance in my living room for cosying up on the couch. Scented candles can be what makes a house a home but is it worth it if it’s costing us the planet? I answer all these questions with some help from Vanessa Megan and take a look at what your scented candle options are if you want to keep burning them. Continue Reading

A good body lotion is as important in fighting aging as a sunscreen. Ok, that’s kind of a lie, nothing is more important than sunscreen but dehydrated skin does rapidly speed up aging so body lotion is quite important. If you’re anything like me than you’re probably super picky about body lotion – the smell, the texture, the level of hydration – it’s nearly impossible to find the right balance. Then there’s the ingredients, of which I try to avoid nasties because it’s being applied to my largest organ (yep, skin is your largest organ!). I hoped Natural Instinct’s Body Lotion would be my answer ….. but is it? My review has the answers. Continue Reading

Clean hands are more important than you may realise. We learn about cleaning our hands as a way to avoid germs making us sick, but did you know that dirty hands could also be causing your bad skin? Today, try to pay attention to how many times you touch your face. We do it subconsciously and it’s relatively harmless, unless you struggle with breakouts and blackheads.

Everytime we touch our face we transfer oils, germs and bacteria from our fingers to our fragile skin. When you have large, open pores the nasties you deliver to your skin will sit in there and make themselves at home. Avoiding this outcome can be as simple as having clean hands. Don’t worry though, clean hands can now be an enjoyable beauty experience as well because now we have some delectably hand cleansers to brighten things up. Here are some of the ones I’m currently using. Continue Reading

One spa I’ve always wanted to visit is the Aurora Spa Retreat in Melbourne. It’s tucked away in The Prince Hotel, where I’ve stayed previously, but I never made it to the spa. Luckily, with their Aurora Spa Rituals product line you don’t have to be in Melbourne to get a taste of their beauty treatments.

Aurora Spa Rituals is a small but essential collection of products directly inspired by the treatments offered at the spa. They combine botanical recipes with modern technology so their products are just as effective as they are beautiful. I trialled the Invigorating Body Cleanser which has a unique combination of Grapefruit and Seaweed. Did it leave me refreshed, clean and uplifted? Read on for the answer. Continue Reading

A brisk chill has swept over Australia as summer has walked away leaving Autumn to take over. For our friends up north they have Spring coming into bloom as they wave goodbye to the icy winter. Autumn is my favourite season because it is the most comfortable in my opinion (and my birthday is in Autumn!) so I hope I can make some lucky winners just as comfy this season.

Thanks to a bunch of our partners and my very own bank account we have 14 wonderful prizes to giveaway, with a total prize pool of over $889. We have fashion, beauty and lifestyle goodies up for grabs and you can only win them here. Let’s see what I have for you this season: Continue Reading